Councillors were concerned that the proposed closure of the open access walk in centre would put pressure on over stretched A&E Departments locally. Performance across SE London was not meeting performance targets.

Lewisham Councillors were concerned that the closure of the walk in centre before improved access to GP services would leave some without vital services.

Labour Chair, Councillor Alan Hall said: “I want to see more details on how many extra GPs and nurses we are going to get to improve primary care before we agree to this closure. Our A&E Departments are under pressure now. We are concerned that this will not help that especially over the winter months.”

Lewisham Overview & Scrutiny Committee consists of all 45 Non Executive Councillors. Their reports on this subject are here.